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Introduction

Dr. Zach Buie is a versatile performer based in Boise, Idaho where he is an Assistant Professor of Music at Boise State University. Dr. Buie has performed extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America in venues such as the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Cadogan Hall in London, Auditorio de Zaragoza in Spain, the Macao Cultural Center in China, and Lincoln Theater in Napa Valley among others.

He can be heard on various recordings in classical, jazz, alternative, rock, soul, and funk styles. His recording credits include studio albums from musical centers including Austin, New Orleans, and the legendary Muscle Shoals. He has also worked as a session musician recording tracks for film and television at LA East Studios in Salt Lake City.

He has performed with ensembles including the Utah Symphony, Macao Orchestra, Dallas Winds, Waco Symphony, Boise Philharmonic, Opera Idaho, Central Texas Philharmonic, Brazos Valley Symphony, Utah Festival Opera, Utah Metropolitan Ballet, Imperial Brass, Boise Baroque Orchestra, and the Helena Symphony. Recent solo appearances include performances with the Utah Philharmonia, Sul Ross State University Wind Ensemble (Texas), Carroll College Jazz Ensemble (Montana), and the Boise State Symphony, Symphonic Winds, and Meistersingers Chorale.

His commercial/jazz experience includes performances with the Osmond Chapman Orchestra, Terry Cavanagh & the Alpine Express, The Phoenix Jazz & Swing Band, Flyjack, and the Jack Melick Big Band. He has shared the stage with artists such as Hugh Jackman, Ben Folds, Keala Settle, The Walkmen, MGMT, Mandisa, David Osmond, Clay Walker, Hedda Layne, and Carley Wolf.

From 2010 to 2014, Dr. Buie performed and toured with Soul Track Mind, a 7 piece original soul/funk outfit based in Austin. He was featured on three of their albums while being recognized by The New York Times Magazine and The Huffington Post as leaders in the resurgence of soul music. This project led to performances at South by Southwest Music Festival, Wakarusa Music Festival, and countless venues from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

He previously enjoyed a four year run as a member of the Noise Revival Orchestra in Austin, Texas. The orchestral indie collective averaged 13 members and was featured on the MTVU Network in 2008. This dynamic performing ensemble mixed classical, rock, and pop influences while consistently selling out venues throughout Texas.

Dr. Zach Buie is a Conn-Selmer performing artist and plays Bach Stradivarius trumpets.